Telemedical apparatus, system, & method for providing medical services remotely

Abstract

A telemedical apparatus, system, and method for providing medical services remotely using electronic communications. The apparatus, system, and method includes a computer module having data input mechanisms on a user end, a data receiving and interpreting mechanism remotely located from the computer module, electronic communication devices between the computer module and the data receiving and interpreting mechanism, a mechanism for relaxing a user prior to and during use, a mechanism for providing medical services after the user's data and information is entered and processed by the data receiving and interpreting mechanism, and a mechanism for sending, receiving, and filling medical prescriptions.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A telemedical apparatus comprising a computer module; a data receiving and interpreting mechanism remotely located from said computer module; an electronic communication mechanism between and communicating with said computer module and said data receiving and interpreting mechanism; a mechanism for relaxation; and a mechanism for providing medical advice and services after data and information is sent by said computer module to and is processed by said data receiving and interpreting mechanism. 
     
     
         2 . The telemedical apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a mechanism for receiving and printing medical prescriptions from a medical practitioner. 
     
     
         3 . The telemedical apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein said mechanism for receiving and printing medical prescriptions comprises software within said computer module and a printing mechanism communicating with said computer module for printing said medical prescriptions. 
     
     
         4 . The telemedical apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said computer module is adapted to have medical components communicating therewith for obtaining, storing, and sending biological vital signs, including blood pressure, weight, cholesterol, pulse rate, temperature, and glucose levels; and wherein medical components are adapted to communicate with said computer module, said components chosen from a list of components including a blood pressure measuring device, a weight measuring device, a cholesterol measuring device, a pulse rate measuring device, a temperature measuring device, a glucose level measuring device, a spirometer for monitoring and diagnosing asthma systems, three-dimensional diagnostic cameras for up close visual inspections, and radiological devices. 
     
     
         5 . The telemedical apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said data receiving and interpreting mechanism comprises computers and trained personnel monitoring said computers; wherein said mechanism for providing medical advice and services includes evaluating said data and information sent thereto and determining which type of medical practitioner needs to be contacted, contacting said medical practitioner, forwarding said data and information to said practitioner, receiving a response from said practitioner, forwarding said response to said computer module; and wherein said response from said medical practitioner includes determining a medical condition and providing a medical prescription for medical treatment, said medical prescription is then forwarded to said computer module and is thereby adapted and available to be used to obtain said medical prescription by the person using said computer module. 
     
     
         6 . The telemedical apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said mechanism for relaxation is adjustable. 
     
     
         7 . The telemedical apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein said mechanism for relaxation comprises a seat member; a reclining back rest member pivotably and adjustably attached to said seat member; a foot rest member pivotably and adjustably attached to said seat member; and a head rest member pivotably and adjustably attached to said back rest member. 
     
     
         8 . The telemedical apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said mechanism for relaxation comprises hand vibrators and warmers that are adapted to be attached to each vertical side of said computer module. 
     
     
         9 . The telemedical apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said mechanism for relaxation comprises a head set that includes vibrators and cooling elements for vibrating and cooling a user's head. 
     
     
         10 . The telemedical apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said mechanism for relaxation comprises an odorizing and misting member that produces pleasant smells and mist; and a noise generating member that plays pleasant tones and music. 
     
     
         11 . The telemedical apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said mechanism for relaxation includes the use of meditation techniques. 
     
     
         12 . The telemedical apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said mechanism for relaxation includes medicinal therapy. 
     
     
         13 . The telemedical apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said mechanism for relaxation includes means for hypnotizing. 
     
     
         14 . The telemedical apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said mechanism for relaxation includes a water tank adapted for a user to lay and float in. 
     
     
         15 . The telemedical apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said electronic communication mechanism includes the use of technologies from a list of technologies including internet, radio, telephony, teletype, and facsimile. 
     
     
         16 . A telemedical system comprising user input means; data receiving and interpreting means remotely located from said user input means; electronic communication means between said user input means and said data receiving and interpreting means; means for relaxation; and a means for providing medical advice and services after data and information is sent by said user input means to said data receiving and interpreting means and is processed by said data receiving and interpreting means, such that a user can locate said input means, use said means for relaxation to stabilize their biological vital signs, use said input means to collect and send their personal information and stabilized vital signs to said data receiving and interpreting means, have their personal information and stabilized vital signs interpreted by said data receiving and interpreting means, and then receive medical advice and services from said means for providing medical advice and services. 
     
     
         17 . The telemedical system of  claim 16 , further comprising means for receiving and printing medical prescriptions sent by said means for providing medical advice and services. 
     
     
         18 . The telemedical system of  claim 16 , wherein said data receiving and interpreting mechanism includes computers and trained personnel monitoring said computers; and wherein said mechanism for providing medical advice and services includes evaluating said data and information sent thereto and determining which type of medical practitioner needs to be contacted, contacting said medical practitioner, forwarding said data and information to said practitioner, receiving a response from said practitioner, and forwarding said response to said computer module; and wherein said response from said medical practitioner includes determining a medical condition and providing a medical prescription for medical treatment, said medical prescription is then forwarded to said computer module and is thereby adapted and available to be used to obtain said medical prescription by the person using said computer module. 
     
     
         19 . A method of providing medical services remotely using electronic communications comprising the steps of providing user input means; providing data receiving and interpreting means remotely located from said user input means; providing electronic communication means between said user input means and said data receiving and interpreting means; providing means for providing medical advice and services after data and information is sent by said user input means to said data receiving and interpreting means and is processed by said data receiving and interpreting means; and providing means for receiving and printing prescriptions, such that a user can easily and quickly locate said user input means, have their information and vital signs taken and inputted, have their information and vital signs sent to said data receiving and interpreting means, have their information and vital signs interpreted and used to locate and connect with an appropriate medical services provider, have the medical services provider suggest treatments and send relevant prescriptions and directions back through the electronic communication means to the user, which is then adapted and available to be used to obtain said prescriptions by said user. 
     
     
         20 . The method of providing medical services remotely using electronic communications of  claim 19 , further comprising the step of providing means for relaxation for helping a user become relaxed and ready for their biological vital signs to be measured and retrieved. 
     
     
         21 . A telemedical apparatus comprising a computer module; a data receiving and interpreting mechanism remotely located from said computer module; an electronic communication mechanism between and communicating with said computer module and said data receiving and interpreting mechanism; and a mechanism for providing medical advice and services after data and information is sent by said computer module to and is processed by said data receiving and interpreting mechanism; and a mechanism for receiving and printing medical prescriptions from a medical practitioner. 
     
     
         22 . The telemedical apparatus of  claim 21 , wherein said mechanism for receiving and printing medical prescriptions comprises software within said computer module and a printing mechanism communicating with said computer module for printing said medical prescriptions. 
     
     
         23 . The telemedical apparatus of  claim 21 , further comprising a mechanism for relaxation. 
     
     
         24 . The telemedical apparatus of  claim 23 , wherein said mechanism for relaxation comprises a seat member; a reclining back rest member pivotably and adjustably attached to said seat member; a foot rest member pivotably and adjustably attached to said seat member; and a head rest member pivotably and adjustably attached to said back rest member; and a noise generating member that plays pleasant tones and music.